A Theory of Curriculum Change in Schools: The Case of Integrating Computer Technology into Instruction in a Suburban Elementary School.

AUTHOR Gaynor, Alan K.; Vescuso, Nancy J. TITLE A Theory of Curriculum Change in Schools: The Case of Integrating Computer Technology into Instruction in a Suburban Elementary School. PUB DATE 1998-00-00 NOTE 42p.; Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (San Diego, CA, April 13-17, 1998). PUB TYPE Reports Research (143) Speeches/Meeting Papers (150) EDRS PRICE MF01/PCO2 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS Computer Assisted Instruction; Computer Uses in Education; Curriculum Development; Educational Change; *Educational Technology; Educational Theories; Elementary Education; *Elementary School Curriculum; Program Implementation IDENTIFIERS *Technology Integration

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